Silver plate: Philosophers debate

Silver plate: Philosophers debate

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu

This fragment of a silver plate from the Eastern Mediterranean portrays an animated discussion between two philosophers. The inscription, in Greek, describes the one at left as Ptolemaios, who holds a book; Hermes, at right, holds a book roll. Unknown Plate with Two Philosophers Debating, 500-600, Silver Object: H: 45 x W: 28 cm, 2.5475 kg (17 11/16 x 11 in., 5.6162 lb.) The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu

This fragment of a silver plate from the Eastern Mediterranean portrays an animated discussion between two philosophers. The inscription, in Greek, describes the one at left as Ptolemaios, who holds a book; Hermes, at right, holds a book roll. Unknown Plate with Two Philosophers Debating, 500-600, Silver Object: H: 45 x W: 28 cm, 2.5475 kg (17 11/16 x 11 in., 5.6162 lb.) The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu (The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu)

This fragment of a silver plate from the Eastern Mediterranean portrays an animated discussion between two philosophers. The inscription, in Greek, describes the one at left as Ptolemaios, who holds a book; Hermes, at right, holds a book roll. Unknown Plate with Two Philosophers Debating, 500-600, Silver Object: H: 45 x W: 28 cm, 2.5475 kg (17 11/16 x 11 in., 5.6162 lb.) The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu